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  • DESPAIR CAME KNOCKING - A Film by Cat Soares
    | 10/25/25

    DESPAIR CAME KNOCKING - A Film by Cat Soares

    A young girl struggling with Stage 4 Bone Cancer finds out she has two weeks left to live. When she comes across an advertisement from a local church, she suddenly becomes hyper fixated with the idea of making amends with the catholic church in order to secure a spot in heaven.

  • CHEZ LES BAUDELAIRE - A Film by Cat Soares
    | 10/25/25

    CHEZ LES BAUDELAIRE - A Film by Cat Soares

    Everything about the family seems ideal: the home, the smiles, the roast on the table. But as the dinner unravels, we find out more about the true nature of this nuclear family.

  • NICE MOVER - A Film by Cat Soares
    | 10/25/25

    NICE MOVER - A Film by Cat Soares

    SHORT FILM #2

    CREDITS

    Director : Cat Soares

    Director of Photography: Yize Kong

    Actress : Cemre Su Emrence

    Assistant Camera #1 : Marta Floro

    Assistant Camera #2 : Angela Olivella

    Lighting Coordinator : Mateo Gaito

    Editor : Cat Soares

    Makeup : Cat Soares

    Set Design : Cat Soares

    Written by Cat Soares

    Produced by the New York Film Academy (FLORENCE, ITALY)

  • BUNNY - A Film by Cat Soares
    | 10/25/25

    BUNNY - A Film by Cat Soares

    SHORT FILM #1

    CREDITS

    Director : Cat Soares

    Choreographer : Cat Soares

    Actress : Zafirah Lynai Meier

    Actor : Jaan Merz

    Director of Photography : EJ Kang

    Assistant Camera #1 : Mira Kublik

    Assistant Camera #2 : Angela Olivella

    Editor : Cat Soares

    Assistant Editor : Fabrizio Fama'

    Written by Cat Soares

    Produced by the New York Film Academy (FLORENCE, ITALY)

sTILLS

DESPAIR CAME KNOCKING

(RELEASED JULY 26, 2025)

A young person lying on a bed, resting their head on a white pillow, wearing a red bandana on their head, with a neutral or pensive expression, in a softly lit room with gray curtains and a wall-mounted speaker.
Person in striped pajamas sitting on a bed, praying with hands folded, illuminated by candlelight, with a prayer book, candles, and religious pictures on the floor nearby.
A dimly lit display with religious items including a candle in a holder, prayer cards, a small statue, and a rosary.
Silhouette of two women facing each other with sunlight in the background creating a romantic atmosphere.
A woman with dark hair and a nose piercing wearing a red headscarf, partially illuminated, against a black background.
A woman kneels in front of an altar with lit candles, an open book, and framed photographs, in a dimly lit room.
Open book titled 'Le Livre de La Sagesse' with a medallion necklace placed on it, candles, religious cards, and glasses surrounding it on a wooden surface.
A person sitting on a chair with knees close together, wearing a striped shirt, in a dimly lit room with a table and a magazine or book nearby.
Two women in a dark room with a lit bouquet of flowers wrapped in paper between them.
Person standing in a dimly lit room with a candlelit altar, empty bed, and bookshelf in the background.
Close-up of a young boy with closed eyes, wearing a red bandana, in a somber or reflective mood.
A printed flyer taped to a textured brick wall. The flyer has text with questions and religious themes about heaven and peace.

CHEZ LES BAUDELAIRE / AT THE BAUDELAIRE’S

(RELEASED JULY 15, 2025)

A dimly lit dining table with two lit candles in candleholders, wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and napkins, with a large window with orange curtains in the background.
A person in a white shirt sitting at a dining table in a restaurant with red lighting.
A man and a woman sitting at a dining table with lit candles, dining in a dimly lit room with red-orange lighting. The man is eating a steak, and the woman is preparing her meal. The table has wine glasses, plates of food, and a baguette.
Person slicing potatoes on a wooden cutting board with a large knife.
Various cuts of raw beef meat, including ground beef.
A blue ceramic vase with two small handles, containing red and pink roses, is placed on a kitchen counter behind a chopping board with various cuts of raw meat. The background is a white marble wall, and a stainless steel faucet is visible to the left.
A woman is seen in profile, sitting indoors near a window with red-orange light shining through, creating a silhouette effect.
Three tomatoes of different colors—yellow, pink, and red—on a wooden cutting board.
A woman sitting at a table with two lit candles on either side, in a dimly lit room with orange lighting, wearing a polka dot dress and jewelry, looking directly at the camera.
A woman with short hair stands with arms crossed against a red and orange background and curtains.
Elegant dining table set with a glass of red wine, a water glass, a plate with cutlery, black napkin, and a bread roll, all illuminated by warm red lighting.
Side profile of a man with his index finger raised to his lips in a 'shh' gesture, silhouetted against a warm red light background.
A dimly lit table with a lit candle, scattered cigarette butts, a deck of playing cards, a pack of cigarettes, an ashtray, and various drug paraphernalia including pills, a lighter, and containers of recreational drugs.
A person with a dark shirt and light pants has their hands tied with a rope to a woman's hands, who is wearing a light sleeveless top and bracelets, in an outdoor setting with grass and trees in the background.
A woman lying on a bed, smiling and looking cheerful, decorated with small white flowers in her dark, curly hair, wearing a pink and yellow striped sleeveless top.

NICE MOVER + BUNNY

(RELEASED AUGUST 1, 2024 AND JULY 26, 2024)

Person with lips open, fingers touching their lips, holding a white pill, with dark background.
A young woman with short wavy hair and a tan complexion, facing slightly to the right, illuminated by warm orange light, in a room with dark wooden walls and framed pictures, wearing a thin strap top.
Two women kissing through a glass partition in a bathroom.
A black-and-white photo of a young man holding a young woman in a park with tall trees and bushes in the background.
A person walking through a park while carrying another person in their arms during the daytime.
Person lying on a bed in a dimly lit room, wearing a white tank top and shorts, with a blanket covering part of their body.